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Mark Vientos Hits Pair Of Homers In Game 2
New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos smacked two big-time two-run homers on Sunday in a 7-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the NLDS. Vientos' first dinger opened the scoring and his second tied the game up in the ninth. Unfortunately, the Mets couldn't capitalize on Vientos' masterful performance, but he […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoNestor Cortes Plays Catch Sunday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (elbow) was able to play catch on Sunday. It was Cortes' first time throwing since landing on the IL on September 22 due to a left elbow flexor strain. The Yankees are going to wait and see how Cortes' elbow responds on Monday, and then plan the next […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoFreddie Freeman Leaves Game Early After Feeling Renewed Pain In Ankle
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle) left Game 2 of the NLDS in the sixth inning after experiencing pain in his ankle. Freeman has been recovering from a sprained ankle since the final week of the regular season, and he managed to play through Game 1, but the pain was too significant in […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoWalker Buehler Set To Start Game 3 Of NLDS For Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler will make his first start of the postseason on Tuesday when he faces Michael King in Game 3 of the NLDS. Buehler will be in tough against a Padres lineup that just put up 10 runs against Jack Flaherty and the Dodgers bullpen. Buehler has had a tough […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoXander Bogaerts Leaves Game Early After Homering
San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (hamstring) left Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning due to hamstring cramping. Bogaerts felt the discomfort earlier in the game, but was able to play through it and actually homered in the eighth before leaving. It is most […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoFrancisco Lindor Helps Keep Mets Season Alive
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor came up clutch for the Mets in Game 3 of the Wild Card series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, getting on base three times and scoring a run in a 4-2 win. Lindor had a double and a single early on in this one, but his biggest plate […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoJake Bauers Smacks Tiebreaking Homer In Game 3 Loss
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers delivered a clutch pinch-hit solo home run in the seventh inning of Game 3 in the Wild Card series against the New York Mets on Thursday. Bauers homer put the Crew in the lead, but unfortunately they could not hold on and ended up losing 4-2. Bauers finished the […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoSal Frelick Smacks Clutch Homer In Game 3 Loss
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick came up clutch in Game 3 of the Wild Card series against the New York Mets, smashing a seventh-inning solo home run to give the Crew a 2-0 lead. Unfortunately for Frelick and the Brewers, they would end up blowing the game in the ninth inning and losing 4-2. The […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoEdwin Diaz Used Early In Game 3, Picks Up Win
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz picked up his first win of the postseason on Thursday, tossing 1 ⅔ innings against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of their Wild Card series. Diaz came in after Jose Butto gave up back-to-back homers and put the Mets down 2-0. He got the next five outs and […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoDavid Peterson Nails Down First Career Save In Important Moment
New York Mets left-handed pitcher David Peterson finished off the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, picking up the first save of his career in a 4-2 win in Game 3 of their Wild-Card series. Peterson was tasked with facing the bottom of the Brewers lineup, which included two lefties. After giving up a leadoff single, Peterson […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoPete Alonso Leads Mets To NLDS
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso came up huge on Thursday, belting a three-run homer off Devin Williams in the top of the ninth to lead the Mets to a 4-2 win in Game 3 of their Wild Card series. The homer was Alonso's only hit on the day, but he won't care about […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoDevin Williams Melts Down In Rubber Match
Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams had a disastrous appearance on Thursday, blowing the save and taking the loss in a 4-2 defeat against the New York Mets in Game 3 of their Wild Card series. Williams allowed four runs on three hits and a walk in just two-thirds of an inning. The Airbender has been […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoTylor Megill Likely To Start Game 1
New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill appears to be the leading candidate to start Game 1 of the ALDS against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Nothing has been set in stone, but Luis Severino, Sean Manaea, David Peterson, and Jose Quintana all pitching in the Wild Card round, Megill is the only Met on […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoMets Discussing Possibility Of Adding Kodai Senga To Playoff Roster
New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (calf, triceps) has a chance to be added to the postseason roster for the NLDS. The Mets will take on the Philadelphia Phillies in a best-of-five series, and the team is discussing whether they should make him available to pitch. Senga threw batting practice on Monday and is […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoMichael Harris II Continues Blazing Stretch
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II smacked three hits and stole a base on Sunday, doing his best to lead the Braves in a crucial 4-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Harris certainly did his part, cracking three singles out of the leadoff spot. Unfortunately, the rest of the offense had trouble getting anything […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoElly De La Cruz Ends Season With 67 Stolen Bases
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz showcased his game-breaking speed on Sunday, going 1-for-5 with a triple and two stolen bases in a 3-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. De La Cruz finishes the season with 67 stolen bases, easily good enough for first in the majors. Interestingly enough, though, Elly only stole 10 […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoFrancisco Lindor Does It All Sunday
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor showed why he is an MVP candidate on Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a homer and two stolen bases in a much-needed 5-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Lindor also walked, scored two runs, and drove in two. The switch-hitter will look to repeat his performance on Monday and send […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoClay Holmes Picks Up 30th Save
New York Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes picked up his first save of September on Sunday, finishing off the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 6-4 win. Holmes struck out one in his inning of work and didn't allow a baserunner. The veteran righty was removed from the closer's role in mid-September after blowing multiple saves (13 […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoMichael McGreevy Shines In Season Finale
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy was excellent against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, going eight innings and allowing just one run in a 6-1 win. McGreevy continued to impress in this one, allowing just five hits and walking none while punching out six. The 24-year-old now has a 1.96 ERA and 0.78 […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoLogan Gilbert Ends Year On High Note
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert finished off an excellent season with another strong performance on Sunday, tossing 5 ⅔ scoreless innings in a 6-4 win over the Oakland Athletics. Gilbert had his way with the A's, allowing just one baserunner (a single) while striking out seven. He finishes the season with nine wins, a […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoDavid Peterson Shuts Down Brewers In Crucial Win
New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson was at his best on Sunday, tossing seven shutout frames and earning the win in a 5-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Peterson allowed just one hit, walked three, and struck out eight in the terrific performance. The 29-year-old finishes the regular season with 10 wins, a 2.90 […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoAlex Verdugo Hits 14th Homer In Big Win
New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo launched a pinch-hit homer in a blowout victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Verdugo didn't start the game, but came in as a pinch-hitter for Jasson Dominguez late in the game and took advantage of the opportunity. The lefty has seen his playing time dwindle lately due to […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoGerrit Cole Brilliant Against O's
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole dominated the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, tossing 6 ⅔ shutout frames in a 10-1 victory. Cole allowed just two hits and a walk while punching out five in this one. The 34-year-old veteran has looked like himself since the start of August, allowing three or fewer runs in […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoTyler Alexander Shines Thursday
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Alexander was excellent on Thursday, holding the Detroit Tigers scoreless over five innings in a 4-3 loss. Alexander allowed four hits, didn't walk a batter, and struck out six. It was the best outing of the season for the 30-year-old, who owns a 5.10 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoSeth Halvorsen Converts Save Chance
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Seth Halvorsen picked up his second save of the season on Thursday, shutting down the St. Louis Cardinals and preserving a 10-8 win. Halvorsen allowed a hit and struck out one in his inning of work. The 24-year-old has now gotten the Rockies' last three save opportunities, converting two of them. […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoJason Foley Knocks Down 27th Save
Detroit Tigers closer Jason Foley tossed a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. Foley didn't allow a baserunner and struck out a pair in his inning of work. The 28-year-old hasn't been dominant in the closer role, but he's been the best Detroit […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoChris Flexen Sharp In Win Thursday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Flexen was on his game in Thursday's 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, tossing 6 ⅓ frames of shutout ball and earning his third victory. Flexen limited the Angels to five hits and a walk while notching seven strikeouts. While the 30-year-old has been good in three of […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoGiancarlo Stanton Blasts Off, Drives In Four
New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton had a big game on Thursday, hitting a three-run double and a solo homer en route to a 10-1 mashing of the Baltimore Orioles. Stanton finished the game 2-for-4 with two runs scored and four RBI. The hulking slugger isn't the same hitter he used to be, but […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoAaron Judge Homers In Fifth Straight Game
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge continued his scorching stretch at the plate on Thursday, homering in his fifth consecutive game on the way to a 10-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Judge finished the day 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored, and two RBI. After a "cold" stretch in late August and early […]
Matt Garon 2 months agoBrent Honeywell Heads To Injured List, Anthony Banda Returns
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brent Honeywell (fingernail) was placed on the 15-day IL on Thursday with a cracked right fingernail. It is another tough loss for a pitching staff that has gone through the wringer this year in terms of injuries. Honeywell has been a quality relief option that can pitch multiple innings and […]
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